Encinitas Estate Planning Lawyers

Kevin Forrester has more than 20 years experience as a trust and fiduciary lawyer, arbitrator, and mediator of civil, securities, and real estate disputes; and more than 30 years real estate practice experience as a Realtor® and licensed real estate broker.

Mara Allard has a proven track record of success advancing claims for clients in probate courts throughout the state. At Allard Smith A Professional Law Corporation, she represents executors, heirs, trustees, trust beneficiaries and family members in probate petitions, will contests, breach of trust, financial elder abuse claims, breach of fiduciary duty claims, quiet title actions, real property disputes and contested actions related to guardianships, conservatorships and powers of attorney.

Encinitas Probate Attorney Services Mr. Cornell has spent over 25 years emphasising trust administration and probate with the goal of producing value and providing a personal touch for each client. Areas of Practice Estate Planning Incapacity Planning Guardianship? Conservatorship? Trust Administration and Probate? ?Special Needs Planning Richard Cornell After spending his childhood in Oceanside and graduating from Oceanside High School, Richard Cornell went on to attend Loyola Marymount University graduating Cum Laude and then recieved his Juris Doctorate from the University of...

Merwyn J. Miller is an estate planning attorney with an active law office in Encinitas, San Diego County, California. (Encinitas is located in the north coastal area of San Diego County, half way between Del Mar and Oceanside. It is adjacent to the following communities: Cardiff, Carlsbad, Del Mar, La Costa, Leucadia, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, Solana Beach, and Vista. (Click here for a map showing the location of Encinitas.)

He was admitted to the State Bar of California in 1974 and has been certified by that organization’s Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in Estate Planning, Trust,...

My vision for creating the Divorce Mediation service was in recognition of the excessive costs and ordeal clients are forced to put up with in the traditional divorce scenario in Court. Everything accumulated by a family can be consumed in the divorce process because there is no insurance policy to cover the legal expense, no business that has a budget for litigation expenses and no government help, so the community estate must bear the costs for both sides. Needless to say, a typical contested divorce can easily exceed $100,000 and what does a family have to show for it?...

Bill helps business owners achieve financial freedom through legal strategies that maximize and protect their assets. As Chief Counsel at Sollertis, Bill works with his clients in the preparation of a Master Asset Protection Plan™ and, once created, manages a team of strategically selected Private Practice Attorneys who work with him to implement the plan and ultimately, to help his clients protect their assets and obtain financial freedom. Bill brings a business perspective to everything he does. As co-founder and managing partner of San Diego Law Firm, he guided the firm in its ascent...

Jeffrey Gaffney is a 30 year attorney and retired Navy Captain. Originally from New York, he moved to San Diego in 1985 and has remained here since, military duties permitting. An attorney since 1993, Jeff is a graduate of the University of San Diego School of Law. He began as a law clerk in 1991, helping aggrieved investors recover from unscrupulous stockbrokers. A former registered representative ("used stock salesman") and principal (licensed manager of registered representatives), he began his own law firm in the midst of a scandal involving Prudential Securities' sales of limited partnerships. Since then,...

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Jack E. Stephens J.D., LL.M. has been practicing law in San Diego since 1990, helping thousands of taxpayers reduce taxes and homeowners protect their property with Trust strategies. Jack Stephens has been designated as Top Lawyer by San Diego Magazine, Best of the Bar, and Avvo on a consistent basis. He has received annual awards including the AV Preeminent Attorney Rating by Martindell-Hubbell, representing the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. As an active contributor to continuing education in Estate Planning, Jack Stephens has authored and edited quarterly newsletters, pamphlets, and contributed articles to the...

Mrs. Geiger’s practice is located in Carlsbad, California. Her practice focuses on Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Business Planning, Elder Law, Trust Administration, and Probate. She obtained her law degree from the University of San Diego School of Law where she served as an Editor for the San Diego International Law Journal and published a law review article. She has also authored multiple books on Trusts, Elder Law and Business Law topics and is an active member of the North County San Diego Bar Association, the North County Estate Planning Council and is a member of the editorial committee for the...

Armed with impressive qualifications from big law firms and an approachable demeanor you'd expect from a small firm, Owen uniquely bridges the often intertwining areas of Trusts, Estates, and Probates. Owen holds degrees in tax (LL.M.), law (J.D.), and business (M.B.A.), making him particularly well-equipped to guide you, whether you're crafting an estate plan for your loved ones or you're a trustee or beneficiary in need of expert counsel. At Opelon, we believe in more than just offering services - we're dedicated to building enduring relationships. With Owen, you'll find an attorney who is not just qualified but also approachable. We encourage...

Aisha is a native San Diegan, graduating from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Business (with an emphasis in Spanish and a Distinction in the Major) and a minor in Portuguese. She began an 18-year career at Qualcomm, Inc., a global leader in wireless communications technology, as a Marketing Intern while attending SDSU. Her desire to do meaningful and fulfilling work drove her back to school, and as someone who isn't afraid of a challenge, she attended the University of San Diego School of Law under scholarship, while continuing to work full-time. Aisha earned her...

Mr. Kouretchian provides strategic counseling and customized legal service to individuals, families, entrepreneurs, estates and businesses. He specializes in the areas of Wills and Trusts and Corporate/Business Law (Formation, Governance, Finance).

Attorney Milda Goeriz is skilled with all estate planning matters and experienced with tax audits and representation before the Internal Revenue Service and state and local tax authorities. In reaching the best results, Attorney Milda Goeriz applies modern methods and an honest approach to law. She employs creative strategies when forming revocable and irrevocable trusts and handling other estate planning matters. Ms. Goeriz has a unique ability to explain the complex planning devices in a simple fashion and is valued by her clients for effective asset protection. A multilingual tax lawyer with a background in international business transactions, Ms....

Senior partner at Borg Norris and Corrigan

Life Long California resident serving the Carlsbad area for 45 years

Graduate of Lynwood SDA Academy Vietnam Veteran -- Gasoline Truck Driver Former Realtor in California Business owner, Real Estate Redeveloper ,and General Counsel to the Health Care Industry including hospitals and off site clinics. We have prosecuted and defended numerous malpractice cases.

Currently General Counsel to Spinergy Inc a carbon fiber wheel manufacturer

Professional Affiliations with Brig. Gen. David M. Brahms USMC Ret . A significant percentage of clients are professionals including Lawyers. We are Lawyers for Lawyers.

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At the Law Office of Matthew & Julia Kaemerle, L.L.P., we provide our clients with the personalized, experienced, and committed legal counsel that they deserve when facing a challenging legal matter. Our Carlsbad Family Law Attorneys have handled a wide variety of issues related to complex, high-asset divorces, contested custody and visitation cases, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, as well as non-traditional family formation and dissolution. Our team will work with you to find the right strategy for your situation and will come up with solutions that address your goals and needs.

Additionally, we offer legal assistance in the areas of...

For over ten years, Carrie N. Heieck has represented individual and business clients on a myriad of legal matters – always with the goal of protecting her clients from and defending them against the inevitable pitfalls they face in our increasingly litigious and complex world. Ms. Heieck feels strongly that the most important service she can provide her clients is to assist them in avoiding legal problems in the first place. With a carefully devised “life” plan in place, Carrie’s clients feel at ease knowing they are protected.

With almost 30 years of experience, Gregory E. Deetman, Esq. is a seasoned attorney licensed to practice law in the state of California. Since 1994, Mr. Deetman has been dedicated to providing his clients with exceptional legal representation and personalized attention. A member of Wealth Counsel, the leading membership organization and drafting platform for estate planning attorneys, Mr. Deetman brings his dedication, experience, and passion for his clients, to the field of estate planning.

Pauline Isidro is an Associate Attorney at Koza Law Group, specializing in estate planning and business law. She holds a B.A. in English from the University of Southern California, as well as a Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. A veteran of the public relations industry, Ms. Isidro previously provided strategic publicity and product placement consultation services for various clients at a Hollywood, California-based boutique P.R. firm. Ms. Isidro is currently an active member of the State Bar of California where she also holds membership with the Trusts and Estates Section. She is...

Mr. Borman advises clients on all manner of business transactional matters, from startup to sale. Prior to joining Dillon Miller Ahuja & Boss, LLP, Mr. Borman worked in firms, was in-house counsel to two publicly-traded San Diego companies that each had over 1,000 employees, and had his own private practice for over six years. He advises founders on pre-formation matters, helps structure startups with a strategic eye toward long-term success, assists established businesses of all sizes with their day-to-day needs from contracts to employment matters to trademarks, and helps clients through acquisitions and liquidity events. In addition to his business...